Like many composers, I eagerly await my quarterly BMI statement with bated breath. While this quarter was very disappointing, it offered a healthy perspective on what it really takes to succeed as a production music composer.

I’m a sucker for a good quality pocket notebook. In this post I’ll share how I use it to capture ideas away from the studio and how it keeps my creativity safe from distractions.

After multiple TAXI rejections, I had to ask myself: "Am I really good enough to do this?" Here's how I stopped trying to figure it out alone and found the mentors who helped me get published placements earning real money.

Becoming a professional media composer is expensive. Before you drop thousands of dollars outfitting your home studio, consider beginning your composer journey on a simple iPad using GarageBand or Logic Pro for iPad.

Here's how I adapted a project management technique I used for 30 years in the tech industry to music production so I can finish tracks faster and with less stress.